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Nysa is located in the southwest of Opolskie Voivodeship in a basin on the border of the Sudeten Foreland and the Silesian Lowlands. It owes its name to the river flowing through it, the Nysa Klodzka. It is now the third largest city in the Opole province.

Nysa is also a city with a long history, one of the oldest in Silesia. There was already a settlement there in the 10th century, while the town was first mentioned in the 13th century. In 1223, Nysa was located under Flemish law. For centuries it was the capital of the bishop's principality of Nysa, which, together with its location at the intersection of trade routes, influenced its economic and cultural development. During World War II as much as 60% of the city's buildings were destroyed.

Nysa - attractions in the city that you should not miss

Nysa is a charming city. Due to its location, it is a good base for trips to the Klodzko Basin or the Czech Republic, plus it has many interesting monuments. So what is worth seeing in Nysa?

Old Town

The central point of Nysa is, of course, the Market Square with St. Jacob's Basilica, the Town Hall, the House of the Town Scales or the Triton Fountain located nearby. The market presents a mixture of many styles. After the devastation of World War II, most of the townhouses were demolished and replaced by apartment blocks. Despite this, there are several historic buildings, such as the more than 400-year-old Renaissance Town Scales House, which today houses a library. The Nysa Town Hall stands out for its modern 25-meter spire with a vantage point, added in 2008.

Beautiful Well in Nysa

The well is located near the market square, at the beginning of Wroclawska Street. It is called beautiful because of the rich baroque decorations of its iron casing. Plant, animal and fanciful motifs can be seen there, most of which are related to water in some way. At its top is a two-headed Habsburg eagle. The well was built in 1686 and remained in use by Nysa residents until 1880.

White Tower

This tower, also known as Breslau Tower (Breslau Gate Tower), is one of two surviving medieval towers in the city. It dates back to the mid-14th century and measures 33 meters. For centuries it was part of the city walls and belonged to the Wrocławska Gate, one of the four city gates leading to Nysa. In addition, the four-story Ziębice Gate Tower, from which a panoramic view of the city can be enjoyed during the summer season, has also survived to our days.

Basilica of St. James and St. Agnes

Located on Nysa's market square, the church is 700 years old. Its characteristic high roof is the steepest among all religious buildings in Europe. Inside, it is distinguished by a multitude of tall brick pillars and a rather austere interior. The tombstones of the Nyssa bishops are worth seeing there. Next to the basilica is the St. Jacob's Treasury, a bell tower dating from the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries, which houses collections of sacred art. One of the most valuable exhibits there is a cross from 1652.

Nysa Fortress

Nysa has one of the better preserved fortification systems in Poland. Once the local fortress guarded the trade routes leading south. The fortifications consist of several different forts and ramparts. The oldest part is St. Hedwig's Bastion located near the market square. The most valuable military monument in the city, however, is Fort Prussia with its fortress water tower, which you can climb to see a panorama of Nysa.

Nysa Lake

This is actually an artificially created dammed reservoir on the Nysa Klodzka River. The place is especially popular in the summer, due to its having a beach and a separate bathing area, as well as the cruises that take place on it. The lake is located within the Otmuchowsko-Nysa Protected Landscape Area, as many species of birds, fish and plants live there.